Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Light Pillars over Whitefish Bay

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 2018 is “Light Pillars over Whitefish Bay,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Vincent Brady). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

Light Pillars over Whitefish Bay
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vincent Brady Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening in the sky? Unusual lights appeared last week to hover above Whitefish Bay on the eastern edge of Lake Superior between the USA and Canada .”

— APOD editors, October 24, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 24, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vincent Brady
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 110 words

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